PNG shift due to LPG crisis
The ongoing West Asia crisis and concerns over LPG supply shortages are pushing lakhs of households to switch to piped natural gas (PNG) for a more stable cooking fuel option.
Written By: Abhijeet Sen | Updated: Apr 5, 2026, 6:34 PM
The ongoing West Asia crisis and concerns over LPG supply shortages are pushing lakhs of households to switch to piped natural gas (PNG) for a more stable cooking fuel option.
The government has directed city gas distribution companies to prioritise PNG connections for both commercial establishments and residential users.
Authorities have stated that LPG supply to households may be discontinued if consumers do not switch to PNG where connections are available.
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Major providers include Indraprastha Gas Limited in Delhi-NCR, Mahanagar Gas Limited in Mumbai, Gujarat Gas in Gujarat, Adani Total Gas in multiple cities and GAIL Gas Limited in cities like Bengaluru and Patna.
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Visit the official IGL website, go to the PNG section, select ‘Apply for PNG connection,’ choose domestic/residential category, fill in personal and address details, upload documents, submit the form, receive an application number, and wait for verification.
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After submission, applicants can track their request using the application number until verification is completed and the PNG connection is installed.
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Visit the Adani Total Gas website, select residential PNG, enter personal details, choose city/district, fill full address, verify via OTP, upload documents and submit the application.
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Applicants can visit the GAIL Gas website or office, fill and upload the registration form along with identity proof like Aadhaar or ration card, submit the application and track status using the application number.
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On the MGL website, select domestic PNG connection, enter pincode, choose building name, fill installation and personal details, upload ID proof and submit the application.
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